Bullets hit, damage Pittsburgh's Perry High School; police seek suspect by reviewing surveillance video
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh police are investigating after Perry High School on Pittsburgh's North Side was hit by bullets during a shooting outside the school on Tuesday morning, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said.
Investigators said a teenager was likely the intended target of the shooting. However, no injuries to students, staff or others were reported.
Police were called to the high school just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday after a ShotSpotter alert for 11 rounds of gunfire. Paulette Campbell was one of several people picking up a family member after the shots were fired.
"It's a tragic moment in these young kids' lives," she said. "We don't stand for that. You go to school to get an education and now we've got to be aware."
The teenage boy who was likely targeted is being "largely uncooperative" in the investigation, public safety officials said.
Police are reviewing video from surveillance cameras in the area of the Pittsburgh Public Schools' building located on Perrysville Avenue.
Bullets did hit the building, causing two broken windows and damage to the brickwork, according to police.
Neighbors like Shaun Sweeney have seen some incidents at the school before but nothing like Tuesday's shots fired incident.
"I've heard of people getting caught with guns, but I've never heard a shooting and we've been living here for 32 years," he said.
Pittsburgh and City school police continue to investigate.
Following the incident, Pittsburgh Public School officials said that Perry High School will operate on a remote learning schedule on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Students should follow their regular class schedule online.
School staff is working to assess the needs of their students and offer support resources, school officials said.
"The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. As this is an active law enforcement investigation, updates will be shared as they become available," school officials said in a statement.